In this video, we will continue reviewing transfers, focusing on transfer shipping in Prophet 21. We will cover the fundamentals of printing a packing list and delve into the concept of unde… Read More

In today’s video, we are talking about processing transfers in Epicor’s Prophet 21. We will review the Transfer Receipts window in Prophet 21 as well as how to under-receive tran… Read More

In today’s video, we will discuss how to enter transfer orders using Transfer Entry in Prophet 21. The Transfer Entry window is used to create transfers manually… Read More

In today’s video, we will discuss order and line dispositions in Prophet 21. We will review some basic disposition definitions and helpful tips for best practices. According to Epic… Read More

Finance teams are no strangers to pressure. But now more than ever, challenges from both outside and inside organizations are testing your resiliency. Inflation, economic uncertainty, and sw… Read More

If you work in finance and accounting, a lot of things in your life are probably put on hold at certain times of the year. For most, the annual year-end closing process is one of the more st… Read More

There’s no doubt that Finance is one of the most critical and challenging sectors to work in. Tasked with managing an organization’s financial status, strategy, and analyzing the… Read More

Creating efficiency in your financial close cycle should be a top priority of your finance team. Not just because you’re responsible for maintaining long-term financial integrity, but… Read More

In today’s video, we will discuss how to use Class Maintenance in Prophet 21. We will also show how to set classes, where to choose them, and their main purpose in Prophet 21… Read More

For small entrepreneurial businesses, equity compensation can be a very attractive way to attract and retain highly talented employees. In a nutshell, equity compensation is defined as non-c… Read More

Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, the professional world has been abuzz with reactions to this game-changing technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have been around for a whi… Read More

Today’s P21 tutorial shows you how to use ABC Class Maintenance in Epicor’s Prophet 21. We will also review some basic settings you need to understand in class maintenance and hi… Read More

Every smart business relies on planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling to: Gain a better understanding of what the future might hold Set a viable strategy for the organization Determine… Read More

insightsoftware recently hosted a webinar on the topic of “The Office of the CFO – A New Era: Decision Making at the Speed of Light”. We were delighted to be joined by our… Read More

This tutorial is an overview of the two methods for converting a quote into a sales order in Epicor’s Prophet 21. How to Convert a Quote to a Sales Order in P21: There are two opt… Read More

How to add an About Widget to your home portal: Click the “Add Widget” button. Hit the (+) symbol. The About Widget includes information such as Username… Read More

Today’s video is an overview of how to use the basics of Order Entry in the web version of Prophet 21. What is Order Entry in P21? Order Entry is a fundamental tool for r… Read More

How to change Published Lead Time in P21. What is Published Lead Time? Lead time is the time it takes to go from creating a PO to when the item is available in your inventory… Read More

In today’s video, we’re going to cover how to reverse a Purchase Order Receipt in Epicor’s Prophet 21.  Occasionally, there will be a problem wit… Read More

In Line search (also known as smart search) is a valuable tool, especially for new users of Epicor’s Prophet 21. It works anywhere in P21 where you are able to search and allows you to… Read More

In most organizations, departmental silos emerge as a matter of course. In companies that deal with physical products, there is generally a clear delineation between supply chain operations… Read More

The move to the cloud continues at a fast pace and if your organization embraces the future of operational reporting, then you need a plan to ensure consistent enterprise-wide reporting duri… Read More

Is your spreadsheet eating healthy, or growing out of shape on a junk food diet? This might seem like a weird question, but much like the average person, spreadsheet performance will drop if… Read More

You’ve probably heard a lot about special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) lately. This is because in the last few years, they’ve become a preferred way for many experienced… Read More

Every financial professional understands that the numbers matter a great deal when it comes to reporting financial results. Accuracy, consistency, and timeliness are important. Those same pr… Read More

The accumulation of tasks and activities around the month-end close is a well-known accounting phenomenon. FSN’s recent research, “Agility in Financial Reporting and Consolidatio… Read More

Recent global crises have permanently changed the face of finance. Still adapting to a rapidly changing market, organizations are striving to embed data processes that can help guide them th… Read More

Alro Industrial Supply - Jackson, MI - Overview Alro Industrial Supply is currently seeking an Epicor Prophet 21 System User and Set-up Specialist to join our team in Jackson, MI. Join the A… Read More

The Epicor Prophet 21 web version is almost at a point where it is the only way to access P21.  We are rapidly approaching the end of the line for the desktop client.  This is a… Read More

A common question amongst those who administrate the Epicor Prophet 21 ERP system revolves around Microsoft SQL Server and the setting that controls compatibility level on the Prophet 21 dat… Read More

Keeping your item history clean is a very important part of having useful forecasting and replenishment.  Every distribution business suffers from similar supply chain and fulfillment c… Read More

Epicor’s Warehouse Management Solution can be categorized into two parts based on purpose: Epicor Warehouse Management for Building Materials Supply Industry Epicor Warehouse Ma… Read More

Creating an “Easy Button” for Check Run Uploads in Prophet 21 A client recently approached us about solving a few ongoing issues with their process for sending a check/payable fi… Read More

Newest versions of Epicor Prophet 21 and Epicor Eclipse provide enhanced tools designed to improve Read More

The more I talk to users and system administrators about the Epicor Prophet 21 web client, the more I get asked about Prophet 21 performance in the web client versus the traditional desktop… Read More